Forty-two Kids 1907

"Forty-two Kids" is a 1907 oil painting by American artist George Bellows. The work depicts a group of boys swimming and playing on a wooden dock, bathed in the warm glow of the late afternoon sun. Bellows is known for his energetic, realistic style and his ability to capture the energy and vitality of everyday life, and this painting is a prime example of his artistic mastery. This energetic and captivating depiction of a summer day on a lake was painted during Bellows's early career.